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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.30, 1,264.89 and 708.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.30, 1,264.89 and 708.22 is: 1,061.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.30 : 1,264.89 = 708.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.30/1,264.89 = 708.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.30x = 1,264.89 × 708.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.30x = 895,820.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,820.40/844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.02

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